A second risk assessment of the Davis-Meeker Garry oak tree located on Old Highway 99 in Tumwater shows that the tree, at most, posed a ...
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The Port of Olympia has determined its proposed update to the master plan of the Olympia Regional Airport would not have a “probable significant adverse impact” on the environment after issuing a ...
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Longtime Olympia residents voiced their concerns over the declining health of Budd Inlet, calling for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the proposed West Bay Yards development. …
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The Transportation Policy Board (TPB) has approved a proposed amendment to the 2025-28 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), allowing the City of Lacey to secure $2.8 million in …
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/13/25
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Thurston County health officials warned of a rising tide of respiratory illnesses, potential measles exposure, and the growing impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) during the …
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The Olympia City Council passed a proclamation recognizing the city's commitment to joining the Black Home Initiative ...
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Olympia's Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) Advisory Board has begun planning a comprehensive evaluation of the organization to reassess ...
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By Lorilyn Lirio
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2/12/25
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The Joint Animal Services Commission (JASCOM) has elected Lacey Deputy Mayor Malcolm Miller as its new chair during the commission's meeting ...
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By JC Medina
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2/12/25
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The public is invited to observe a team of researchers as they diagnose sediment conditions on the West Bay of Budd Inlet in a Public Observation Day event ...
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/12/25
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The Thurston County Planning Commission is reviewing the Thurston 2045 code update, a proposal to adjust zoning regulations, housing policies, energy infrastructure, and military compatibility …
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Thurston County officials presented a strategic approach to managing the Public Safety Sales Tax (PSST), which funds law enforcement, public defense and ...
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Washington state transportation officials are gearing up to implement a new road usage charge (RUC) system, as the state's gas tax revenues continue to decline due to improving vehicle fuel …
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A local development team is proposing to construct a new two-story, 40,000-square-foot medical office building on an undeveloped, forested site at ...
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City of Tumwater Finance Director Troy Niemeyer told the Public Works Committee on Thursday, Feb. 6, that staffers have identified 294 households that are qualified to join a life-line program.
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By Jerome Tuaño
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2/10/25
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In a presentation to the Olympia City Council, Fire Chief Matt Morris outlined the department's key priorities for 2025, including developing a comprehensive training plan for new hires, creating a …
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The Lacey Human Services Commission unanimously approved updates to the city's Human Services Grant Program at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6.
“Right now, we have the same …
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By JC Medina
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2/7/25
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Thurston County launched a public survey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, inviting residents to voice their opinions on homeless housing programs and services as part of the development of the 2025-30 Local …
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By Kameko Marquez
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2/7/25
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Hundreds of protesters gathered near Tivoli Fountain in front of the Washington Capitol in Olympia on Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, to speak out against recent policies enacted by the Trump …
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The Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) awarded a $2,174,174 contract for the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of ...
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The Lacey City Council unanimously voted to designate a portion of Franz Street as a memorial roadway honoring the distinguished 20-year career of ...
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By JC Medina
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2/6/25
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